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Hi Riya,
B.Sc in Physiotherapy is an undergraduate course in science. The duration of the course is 3 to 4 years (depending on the University that offers the course). The course study mainly covers the method and techniques used in the eradication of diseases via physical exercises. The modern methods in physiotherapy treatment such as electrotherapy, rehabilitation therapy, etc are also covered under the course. Further, physiotherapy also has a vast range of career options to choose. People can either work in India or go abroad and flourish their career in physiotherapy.
Hospital employed physiotherapists may earn Rs. 5000-7000/month; and can even go up to 1500/day in private practice. Though salaries vary by location and institution and sector, an annual physiotherapy salary ranges between Rs. 74,190 to Rs. 6,02,002.
Career in Physiotherapy
A physiotherapist rehabilitates patients by helping them improve their physical movement. They treat people who are injured or disabled in order to recover full function and movement. It's both cure and prevention focused and requires in-depth anatomical and musculoskeletal knowledge. Therapy usually covers:
Exercise
Massage
Stretching
Medication
Physiotherapists are required to maintain close physical contact with their patients; they must not shy away from such closeness, or be unwilling to demonstrate exercise methodology. Compassion, empathy, friendliness, good communication and patience are a must.
Eligibility Criteria
Physiotherapy colleges generally offer the Bachelor of Physiotherapy (BPT), which requires 50% marks in 10+2 (science stream). Hospitals prefer BPT graduates to B.Sc. graduates for this field; the former is a more in-depth and pertinent course. A one-year Diploma in Physiotherapy (DPT) will also grant access into BPT physiotherapy courses. Further studies involve the two-year Master of Physiotherapy (MPT).
Some of the popular career areas/prospects for physiotherapist are at:
Community health centers
Mental health centers
Nursing homes/private care centers
Rehabilitation centers
Sports clinics
Fitness centres
Government hospitals
The Institute of the Physically Handicapped
Defence establishments
Teaching establishments
Self employment

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